A brief overview of factors affecting speech intelligibility of people with hearing loss: implications for amplification.

abstract：:Purpose Cochlear implant (CI) performance varies considerably across individuals and across domains of auditory function, but clinical testing is typically restricted to speech intelligibility. The goals of this study were (a) to develop a basic auditory skills evaluation battery of tests for comprehensive assessment ...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Shafiro V,Hebb M,Walker C,Oh J,Hsiao Y,Brown K,Sheft S,Li Y,Vasil K,Moberly AC

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:A large number of personal amplifiers have recently become available commercially. These devices have not been classified as hearing aids by the FDA and are therefore not subject to the FDA rules and regulations governing the sales of hearing aid devices. In this investigation, several of these personal amplifiers wer...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Dempsey JJ,Ross M

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Independent practice (IP) may be important for the financial stability and autonomy of audiology. The authors sought to identify variables that affect doctor of audiology (AuD) students’ decisions to enter IP or another practice setting. METHOD:The authors sent a survey link electronically to 1,430 members of ...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Steiger JR,Saccone P,Einsporn RL,Cox CA,Squires RM

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this paper is to share the lessons that were learned about the process of implementing an Internet-based, randomized controlled trial (RCT) in general clinical practice (GCP) and to address some of the advantages of using the Internet as a tool to implement a RCT in GCP. The RCT implemented focus...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Malmberg M,Lunner T,Kähäri K,Jansson G,Andersson G

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Tognola G,Kramer SE,Humes LE,Grandori F

更新日期：2019-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose The aim of this study was to determine how a large metropolitan children's hospital's practices align with the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) 1-3-6 guidelines (diagnose hearing loss by 3 months of age, fitted with hearing aids within 1 month of diagnosis, and enroll in early intervention by 6 months ...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Awad R,Oropeza J,Uhler KM

更新日期：2019-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the emotional tone and verbal behavior of social media users who self-identified as having tinnitus and/or hyperacusis that caused self-described negative consequences on daily life or health. Research Design and Method An explanatory mixed-methods design was utilized....

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Kimball SH,Hamilton T,Benear E,Baldwin J

更新日期：2019-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose The main purpose of this study was to evaluate aging effects on the predominantly subcortical (brainstem) encoding of the second-formant frequency transition, an essential acoustic cue for perceiving place of articulation. Method Synthetic consonant-vowel syllables varying in second-formant onset frequency (i....

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Rishiq D,Harkrider A,Springer C,Hedrick M

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:This response to A. T. Cacace and D. J. McFarland (2005) identifies points of agreement and disagreement regarding the concept of modularity in the diagnosis of (central) auditory processing disorder [(C)APD]. We concur that the evaluation of (C)APD must take into consideration the influence of higher order global or ...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Musiek FE,Bellis TJ,Chermak GD

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of audiology involvement and other factors associated with failure to follow through from the initial hearing screening to the second outpatient screen. Method:Linear regression, logistical regression, and descriptive analyses were used across demographic a...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Thomson V,Yoshinaga-Itano C

更新日期：2018-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Frequency modulation (FM) technology can significantly improve the speech perception ability of individuals with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in background noise. Previous investigations have demonstrated that the microphone design of the FM transmitter can have a significant impact on this improved speech percep...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Lewis MS,Crandell CC,Kreisman NV

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this research note is to identify and prioritize diseases important for detection in adult hearing health care delivery systems. METHOD:Through literature review and expert consultation, the authors identified 195 diseases likely to occur in adults complaining of hearing loss. Five neurotologist...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Kleindienst SJ,Dhar S,Nielsen DW,Griffith JW,Lundy LB,Driscoll C,Neff B,Beatty C,Barrs D,Zapala DA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The aim of the study was to evaluate the evidence of clinical utility for dichotic speech tests of binaural integration used to assess auditory processing in English-speaking children 6-14 years old. Method:Dichotic speech test recordings and pertinent research studies were identified from iterative searches o...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Kelley KS,Littenberg B

更新日期：2018-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The purpose of this research note is to describe the development and technical validation of the Mobile Based Assistive Listening System (MoBALS), a free-of-charge smartphone-based remote microphone application. Method:MoBALS Version 1.0 was developed for Android (Version 2.1 or higher) and was coded with Java...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Lopez EA,Costa OA,Ferrari DV

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether specific sentence recognition assessments were sensitive enough to serve as objective outcome measurements that document subjective improvements in speech understanding with hearing aids. METHOD:The Revised Speech Perception in Noise test (R-SPIN; R. C. Bilger, J. M. Nuetzel, W. M. Rabinow...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Mendel LL

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study established the performance-intensity function for Beijing and Taiwan Mandarin bisyllabic word recognition tests in noise in native speakers of Wu Chinese. Effects of the test dialect and listeners' first language on psychometric variables (i.e., slope and 50%-correct threshold) were analyzed. METHO...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Liu D,Shi LF

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the need for standardized data definitions and reporting for early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) programs collecting information on newborn hearing screening and follow-up, and types of information best collected in a standardized manner. METHOD:A hypothetical birth cohort was used t...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Mason CA,Gaffney M,Green DR,Grosse SD

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the changes over time of the Spatial Hearing Questionnaire (SHQ; Tyler, Perreau, & Ji, 2009) and the Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ; Gatehouse & Noble, 2004) in adults with simultaneous bilateral cochlear implants by collecting data for 2 year...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Zhang J,Tyler R,Ji H,Dunn C,Wang N,Hansen M,Gantz B

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose This study examined the current pediatric amplification practice with an emphasis on hearing aid verification using probe microphone measurement (PMM), among audiologists in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Frequency of practice, access to PMM system, practiced protocols, barriers, and perception toward the benefits of...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Amri NA,Quar TK,Chong FY

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The Turkish Digit Triplet Test for hearing self-screening purposes and the Turkish Matrix Test (TURMatrix) for follow-up hearing diagnostics offer an automated closed-set response format where patients respond by choosing from response alternatives. Their applicability for testing Turkish-speaking patients in t...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Zokoll MA,Wagener KC,Kollmeier B

更新日期：2017-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the development of the Boston University Clinical Doctoral Program in Audiology dating from its inception in 1985 to the present. The issues surrounding the establishment of the clinical doctorate, entering the program, and the curriculum are discussed. The unique features of this program and as...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Kidd GD Jr,Cox LC,Matthies ML

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effectiveness of the "Dangerous Decibels" educational program in increasing students' knowledge and positively changing their attitudes and intended behaviors related to hearing and hearing loss prevention. METHOD:Baseline questionnaires were completed by 478 4th-grade students and 550 7th-grad...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Griest SE,Folmer RL,Martin WH

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Callier Center offers a wide variety of services for those with communication disorders, as well as programs for research and academic training. Bringing together clinical and research specialists from a variety of related disciplines, Callier affords an unusual opportunity for interdisciplinary clinical programs,...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Roeser RJ,Wilson PL,Musket CH

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Limited research has examined the interrelationships among cardiometabolic parameters, physical activity, and hearing function, which was this study's purpose. Method:Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2006 were used in the path analyses. Physical activity and hearing ...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Loprinzi PD,Joyner C

更新日期：2017-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether progressive tinnitus management Level 3 skills education workshops conducted at the Bay Pines and Boston Veterans Affairs hospitals result in consistent use of the presented tinnitus management strategies by patients 1-5 years after completing the works...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Edmonds CM,Ribbe C,Thielman EJ,Henry JA

更新日期：2017-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Early detection of hearing loss in all newborns and timely intervention are critical to children's cognitive, verbal, behavioral, and social development. The initiation of appropriate early intervention services before 6 months of age can prevent or reduce negative developmental consequences. The purpose of thi...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Chapman DA,Stampfel CC,Bodurtha JN,Dodson KM,Pandya A,Lynch KB,Kirby RS

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:We present an overview of the conceptualization and development of the Newborn Hearing Screening and Hearing Across the Lifespan (Lake Como) conferences from 2000 to 2016. ...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Grandori F,Hayes D

更新日期：2017-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The populations most susceptible to hearing loss and to aphasia overlap substantially, creating a high likelihood that audiologists will be called on to assess and treat individuals with aphasia. There is, however, scarce research available to guide best practices for serving this population. METHOD:The availa...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Silkes JP

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose This article combines the results of 3 studies that were presented at the HeAL 2018 Conference in Lake Como, Italy, in June 2018. Each study involved electrocochleography (ECochG), a neurodiagnostic evaluation that has been used clinically for over 80 years but whose applications continue to expand. The 1st st...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Ferraro JA,Kileny PR,Grasel SS

更新日期：2019-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Effective clinical communication is pivotal to the provision of quality hearing health care. To date, audiology students reportedly felt ill-prepared when counseling patients about their hearing impairment, yet there is a paucity of studies exploring how clinical communication is taught and learned in audiology...

journal_title：American journal of audiology

authors： Tai S,Woodward-Kron R,Barr C

更新日期：2018-06-08 00:00:00